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An optical cord—also called a TOSLINK cable or optical audio cable—uses pulses of light in a glass or plastic fibre core to transmit digital audio free from electromagnetic interference.
Optical cords support PCM stereo, Dolby Digital 2.0–5.1, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete 6.1, and DTS 96/24, but not lossless codecs like Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD MA, or immersive formats like Dolby Atmos.

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A TRS jack lets you plug in stereo headphones, run balanced audio, and patch in effects with one socket.
Common sizes are ¼″ (6.35 mm), ⅛″ (3.5 mm), and 2.5 mm—look for IEC specs or MIL-SPEC for pro gear.
Stereo (unbalanced) uses Tip = left, Ring = right, Sleeve = ground; balanced mono uses Tip = hot, Ring = cold, Sleeve = ground to cut noise.

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Excellent speaker wire balances conductivity, appropriate gauge, and quality insulation to minimize signal loss.
Conductor choice: Pure copper or Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) delivers optimal performance; avoid CCA unless budget-constrained and gauge is upsized.

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AUX cables are simple 3.5mm audio connectors that create reliable, wired connections between devices like smartphones, cars, speakers, and headphones

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An optical cord sends audio as pulses of light, giving you clear sound with no electrical noise.
It handles stereo PCM Dolby Digital (up to 5.1), and DTS formats, but not high-bit-rate lossless codecs like Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio.

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XLR cables send clear, balanced sound over long distances. They lock securely, work with phantom power, and connect audio gear, stage lights, intercoms, and more.

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